Ferry port · Scotland

Ferries from Kirkwall

We cover 2 ferry connections from Kirkwall. Each route has its own page with a live timetable and current fares.

2connections
1Operators
6 hrsShortest crossing

Overview

From Kirkwall in Scotland there are 2 ferry connections: to Aberdeen, Lerwick.

The shortest crossing takes around 6 hrs (to Aberdeen), the longest around 7 hrs 45 min (to Lerwick).

These routes are operated by Northlink Ferries.

Timetables and current prices are shown on each route page.

Connections from this port

Destination Country Crossing time Operators
Aberdeen Scotland 6 hrs Northlink Ferries Timetable & prices →
Lerwick Scotland 7 hrs 45 min Northlink Ferries Timetable & prices →

Operators from Kirkwall

These operators serve routes from Kirkwall.

  • Northlink Ferries to Aberdeen, Lerwick

Key facts

Country
Scotland
Sea region
British Isles and Irish Sea
Connections
2
Operators
1
Shortest crossing
6 hrs · Aberdeen
Longest crossing
7 hrs 45 min · Lerwick

Crossing times and operators come from our own timetable archive.

Frequently asked questions about Kirkwall

Which ferry connections are there from Kirkwall?

We cover 2 connections from Kirkwall: Aberdeen, Lerwick.

Which operators sail from Kirkwall?

Operators from Kirkwall include Northlink Ferries.

How long is the shortest crossing from Kirkwall?

The fastest is to Aberdeen: about 6 hrs.

What is the longest crossing from Kirkwall?

The longest crossing goes to Lerwick and takes around 7 hrs 45 min.

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